Jiffy Butter Pie Crust
Create flawless homemade pies in record time with this Jiffy Butter Pie Crust recipe—a buttery, flakey pie crust that comes together in just 10 minutes! Using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and a touch of optional sugar for sweet pies, this recipe ensures a perfectly crisp texture every time. The genius behind this crust lies in keeping the butter cold and working it into the flour until pea-sized chunks remain, creating those signature flaky layers. With just a splash of ice water, the dough comes together beautifully, ready to be rolled out for your favorite savory quiches or decadent fruit pies. Whether you're a pie-making pro or a beginner, this versatile pie crust is the perfect base to elevate your baking game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 3 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar (if using).
2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with small pea-sized chunks of butter.
3. Gradually drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork or your hands until the dough begins to hold together. Avoid adding too much water; the dough should be slightly crumbly but hold when pressed.
4. Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disk. Wrap the disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
5. When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it to your pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
6. Follow your pie recipe's instructions for pre-baking or filling the crust before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
